9/08/2012

Factors To Consider When Looking For A Football Agent

By Anne Liew


Football is one of the highest paying professions in the world. This means that a footballer will also need someone to be in charge of other aspects of the trade as he is busy playing in field. Such a person must be competent enough and has some knowledge as player transfer and contract negotiation is concerned. When looking for a reputable football agent, some of the tips below may be imperative.

On top of the list should be experience held by the representative. Someone who has negotiated contracts for different footballers in the past is always in a better position to find you a better contract than one who has not negotiated any before. Such an agent is also likely to be in contact with several football teams, their managers and scouts. This will make it easy for them to find a team for you.

Another factor is their fees. Most agents usually charge their clients on percentage of the value of contract that they negotiate. This percentage usually varies from one representative to another. You should therefore look for someone whose percentage fee is relatively low.

It is also recommended that you only choose a sport representative who is licensed to practice. This will help you get a trained professional since the licensing authority on issues such licenses to trained agents. A licensed representative as also likely to be very straight forward when dealing with clients for the fear of their license being revoked should they misbehave.

The reputations of the firm you are planning to hire are also very important. You should inquire if they have been suspended, banned or even fined for any misconduct related to the game. There may be different explanations for these. However, you need to know them and be comfortable with the representative before entering into any contract with them.

The above tips are always supposed to help you narrow down to a few sports agents. After this, you should contact them and make an appointment with them. It is only after meeting an agent that you will be in a position to gauge their suitability to represent you. Sometimes you may find that the representative you are meeting does not possess all the qualities you are looking for. This does not warrant you to be rude to them. You still need to maintain high level of courtesy even if you will not be hiring them.

When preparing to meet a potential sports representative, it is advisable to prepare a list of relevant questions for them. The way in which he answers the questions may also help you gauge their suitability for the job. The more questions you ask, the easier it may be for you to choose a competent representative.

Larger firms always have the capacity to represent several footballers adequately. This is because they have adequate infrastructure in place that will enable them give each of their clients adequate time. If you are able to get a former player as your football agent, this will be advantage since they always have playing advantage over other agents.




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